South West Illinois News

Randolph County taxpayers paid $68,992 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $85,772.

Over the past 12 months, Randolph County's residents have collectively paid a total of $932,680 in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.

Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above the national average.

Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
February	$68,992	-19.6
January	$85,772	12.4
December 2022	$76,302	-5.6
November 2022	$80,803	2.7
October 2022	$78,712	-6.8
September 2022	$84,411	10.5
August 2022	$76,421	-5.5
July 2022	$80,871	1.7
June 2022	$79,499	1.5
May 2022	$78,361	-1.8
April 2022	$79,795	27.2
March 2022	$62,741	-9.5